| Autor: |
J Joseph, I.M.P.S. Ilankoon, K T Sundaresan, G Kisokanth, Cse Goonewardena, K. Arulanandem |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine. 3:30 |
| ISSN: |
2362-0323 |
| DOI: |
10.4038/jpgim.8097 |
| Popis: |
Background and objective Hypertension is an important public health challenge in Sri Lanka and in developing countries and is a major risk factor for many other diseases. Lack of knowledge on the benefits of better controlling and seriousness of untreated hypertension as well as the poor management practices are the barriers for an effective hypertensive care. Thus, aim of the study was to describe the level of knowledge on disease, its complications and management practices among hypertensive patients attending Medical Clinics at Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa. Methods A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out among 424 patients diagnosed as ‘Essential hypertension’ attended medical clinics at Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa .Systematic sampling technique with pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire was used for collection of data and descriptive, inferential statistics for analysis Results The study consisted of 174 (41%) males and 250 (59%) females. Nearly half of the participants believed that heart is affected while 26% mentioned that kidneys could be affected by poor controlled hypertension. Sixty four percent believed that both tablets and lifestyle modifications were the useful strategies for controlling hypertension while 2.4% of participants were not sure of any practicing methods. Approximately 76.0% stated that reducing body weight is effective in managing hypertension while 81.1% accepted that salt reduction as another method. Only 45.0% of participants agreed that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables would improve control of hypertension. Overall knowledge score was inadequate ( |
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